Without assuming control, situations are easier to flow with and learn from. Trusting that any circumstance can be handled, the opportunity to grow is always available.

Having a disability has been a great teacher in my life. It has been an adventure to understand what it means for me and to correct the thoughts that were planted at the start.

Try not to judge what you don’t fully understand or have not lived. Beyond what is seen or can be measured are issues that must be faced with both heart and mind.

What has passed isn't meant to be forgotten. No matter how an experience unraveled for us, it brought lessons and gifts that we hold in the present. Continuously take time to appreciate the gifts you hold within!

Desire is a starting point in a journey that doesn't guarantee what will result. Constant awareness is required to change with the progression met along the journey. It may not be what was expected but it serves our development. It's our responsibility to decipher the connection we feel.

A reflection pondering the alternate perspectives of what life is offering. 

Everyone must listen and act on behalf of who they are. Mind, body and soul. Choosing to honor yourself is giving your best at the moment.

Repetitive thoughts become beliefs. Despite what I know and feel, it's my responsibility to nurture what aligns with me. Every challenge is an opportunity to review myself and the beliefs I create.

With poetry as a form of meditation and a way to relate topics that are hard to understand, reflecting on how a poem is like a life makes me realize that expression, in whatever form is chosen, is a way of living. My life evolves with every expression.

When an experience can’t be avoided and there is no way of changing it, it’s best to find a small part of it that sparks your joy. Choosing what matters most to you and making that your concentration for the moment frees your mind of excessive worry. Something fun can be found in every situation.

Being together in a relationship does not have to mean that we are always side by side. What runs through the mind during a separation is significant to the threads that bind a relationship.

:Tucking discomfort away in a moment makes it easier to get by but something is missing. Though scars can be hidden beneath long hair, they still exist and are a part of who I am. It’s time to enjoy its fullness.

We are taught to follow certain orders and aim for perfection. We should never forget to re-evaluate ourselves on our terms and accept feedback as assistive tools. Without mistakes or external opinions, we wouldn’t continue growing with the changes. Let every review received be a time to assess yourself and figure out how you will move forward.

What we say and do is picked up by the people and universe around us. Through the myriad of thoughts and feelings, it is best to wisely choose what we project. It can mean more than the credit we give it.

Realize what you have control over in every circumstance. Listen to everything for knowledge and work with your mind for the results you desire. There is no full control but you can exercise your power,

A memory from thirty-two years ago that continues to remind me of the importance of knowing what I want, why and to concentrate on good intentions. I may not always get what I want but I can know that I work hard for what I want.

A situation becomes what we decide it is. Despite the ease of having knowledge to depend on, how I accept the circumstance determines its outcome. Why waste energy on pinpointing items to blame when I can choose to adapt and work with it?

 To prevent myself from believing that life is against me when I meet an opposition, I pay attention to the change and concentrate on knowing myself through it. A challenge indicates something I did not consider and accepting it is my agreement to learn

 Coming across an old affirmation and remembering the trust and determination it helped me to build. Believing in myself and remaining open to learn with challenges is the root of my resilience.

A reflection on balance and how extremes work together, I review the reasons why I choose positivity and optimism. Balance requires discipline and reflection to comprehend. Appreciating all parts of a situation makes the experience worthwhile to grow with.